In accordance with the requirements of 1952.10, the New Mexico State poster was approved by the
Assistant Secretary on July 2, 1976. A revised State poster reflecting legislative amendments and procedural changes was submitted on May 10, 1983,
and approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

..1952.362(b)

1952.362(b)

In accordance with the intent of 29 CFR 1952.363(e), on December 20, 1977, and June 3, 1983, New Mexico
submitted procedural guidelines for its two-tier contested case procedures in lieu of legislative amendments. The procedures establish maximum
time-frames for completion of the first level, informal administrative review of contested cases, and immediate docketing of cases with the New Mexico
Occupational Health and Safety Review Commission. A second 15 day contest period is provided for employer/employee appeal directly to the Review
Commission. The New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Act (section 50-9-1 et seq., NMSA 1978) was amended in 1978, 1983 and 1984. These amendments
deal with the imposition of penalties for serious violations by governmental entities; the private questioning of employees and employers by the
Environmental Improvement Division officials at the worksite; the jurisdiction of the Environmental Improvement Division over working conditions in
copper smelters; the use of interview statements as evidence in a civil or enforcement action; and the State's adoption of emergency temporary
standards. These clarifications and legislative amendments were approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

1952.362(c)

In accordance with 29 CFR 1952.363(a), New Mexico submitted documentation on establishment of its
Management Information System on August 18, 1976, and June 3, 1983. The June 3, 1983, amendment specifies New Mexico's participation in OSHA's Unified
Management Information System. These supplements were approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

1952.362(d)

In accordance with 29 CFR 1952.363(c), New Mexico promulgated Review Commission Rules of Procedures on
October 1, 1976. On January 11, 1984, New Mexico submitted revised Review Commission Rules of Procedures which parallel 29 CFR Part 2200. The revised
rules were approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

1952.362(e)

In accordance with 29 CFR 1952.363(d), New Mexico submitted documentation on December 20, 1977, showing
that its enforcement program was operational effective June, 1976. The supplement was approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30,
1984.

1952.362(f)

In accordance with 29 CFR 1952.363(f), New Mexico by letter dated December 20, 1977, submitted a plan
supplement regarding its development of an occupational health and safety program for public employees in June, 1976. A revision thereto was submitted
on February 28, 1980. These supplements were approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

..1952.362(g)

1952.362(g)

New Mexico regulations for recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses parallel to 29
CFR Part 1904 which were originally promulgated on August 8, 1975, were revised on February 19, 1979, June 1, 1981, and October 26, 1983. The revised
regulations were approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

1952.362(h)

New Mexico regulations for inspections citations and proposed penalties parallel to 29 CFR Part 1903
originally promulgated on August 8, 1975, were revised on April 14, 1981; May 10, 1981; May 27, 1981; June 1, 1981; April 6, 1982; May 11, 1983; June
8, 1983; June 14, 1983; and April 4, 1984. The revised regulations were approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

1952.362(i)

New Mexico rules of practice for variances. limitations, variations, tolerances and exemptions parallel
to 29 CFR Part 1905 which were originally promulgated on August 8, 1975, were revised on April 14, 1981. Subsequently, on June 18, 1981, and May 11,
1983, the State submitted amendments and assurances to its Field Operations Manual. These supplements were approved by the Assistant Secretary on
October 30, 1984.

1952.362(j)

New Mexico promulgated regulations for onsite consultation on March 7, 1979 and June 1, 1981 with an
amendment dated October 17, 1983 and assurances dated April 4, 1984 and July 10, 1984. These supplements were approved by the Assistant Secretary on
October 30, 1984.

1952.362(k)

New Mexico adopted discrimination provisions parallel to 29 CFR Part 1977 on March 29, 1982, with an
amendment dated June 15, 1983. These supplements were approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

..1952.362(l)

1952.362(l)

New Mexico submitted its field operations manual on May 16, 1980, with subsequent amendments dated
March 4, 1983; May 11, 1983; May 23, 1983; June 8, 1983; June 16, 1983; June 17, 1983; and June 27, 1983. The manual reflects changes in the Federal
program through March 1983. On July 25, 1980, with a subsequent amendment dated July 24, 1984, the State adopted Federal OSHA's Industrial Hygiene
Manual. These supplements were approved by the Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

1952.362(m)

New Mexico on February 28, 1980, submitted a supplement containing a revised plan narrative with
further revisions dated June 16, 1983; June 21, 1983; June 27, 1983, April 4, 1984, and July 24, 1984. These supplements were approved by the
Assistant Secretary on October 30, 1984.

1952.362(n)

In accordance with 1902.34 of this chapter, the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety plan was
certified effective December 4, 1984, as having completed all developmental steps specified in the plan as approved on December 4, 1975, on or before
December 4, 1978. This certification attests to structural completion, but does not render judgment on adequacy of performance.

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